Category Archives: St. John beaches

Brides love, love, love those hanging shells. Vendors…not so much. 🙂 They are really expensive and just a slight breeze can turn those beautiful hanging shells into a bit of mess. When done properly though, I admit that it’s really pretty.

But back to that expensive part…they are. Last month though, I assisted a bride that used to live here in St. Thomas and the bride informed me that her husband to be planned to build their own arch and would decorate it themselves. I couldn’t wait to see it as he cut down fresh bamboo (the pretty green color) and she hang these beautiful shells on the arch.

The shells were just gorgeous and I had to ask the bride where she found them. I’m always looking for a good deal on these pricey little discs and much to my surprise, she made them! She said they weren’t shells at all but made out of….get this…toilet paper and wax paper!

I did a quick Google search and found this blog. It didn’t include toilet paper (disappointing, right?) but I had to share with any other crafty DIY brides out there.

These beautiful images were captured by Blue Glass Photography. Emily & Michael hired them for two hours to capture their ceremony on Hawksnest Beach and then a few other locations, including the Trunk Bay overlook and Maho Bay Beach. I just love the palm trees at Maho Bay!